Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 224546Location: Central Zone, Hants Community Hospital  Department: PLM Clinical Laboratory HCHType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 13-Aug-26About the Opportunity Under the direction of the Technical Management team and Medical Leadership, the Laboratory Technical Specialist performs analyses and procedures offered by the division using appropriate methodologies and quality assurance techniques. The Laboratory Technical Specialist must have the capability to conduct all aspects of procedural and instrument troubleshooting, method evaluation, establishment and maintenance of quality assurance and safety programs, as well as interpret the technical acceptability of test results. The Laboratory Technical Specialist demonstrates a high level of technical expertise within the Core Laboratory, leadership skills and has some administrative responsibilities in the laboratory. They must communicate effectively and professionally. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times as deemed essential by the Medical Laboratory Technologist Code of Conduct.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Must be a graduate of an approved program in Medical Technology plus three years experience in a Lab setting Experience in a Core Lab setting preferred Must be licensed with NSRMLS and CSMLS Experience with Cerner CIS preferred Previous experience with Quality Assurance initiatives preferred Must have demonstrated customer service skills; leadership skills; excellent organization and technical skills; as well as good decision-making skills Ability to communicate effectively and professionally Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours

Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits $38.91 - $49.63 hourly   Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.   From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.  

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.